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7085 Cargo type classification code [B]

Desc: Code specifying the classification of a type of cargo.
Repr: an..3
Code Values:
1 Documents
Printed, typed or written matter including leaflets,
pamphlets, certificates etc., which are not subject to
import duties and taxes, restrictions and prohibitions.
2 Low value non-dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which
Customs duties and other taxes are waived as they are
below a value determined by the Customs administration.
3 Low value dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which
Customs duties and other taxes are payable are below a
certain amount as determined by the Customs
administration.
4 High value consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods which are determined
as having a value above a certain amount fixed by the
Customs administration, which may or may not attract
duties and taxes.
5 Other non-containerized
Non-containerized cargo which cannot be categorized by
any of the other nature of cargo code.
6 Vehicles
Vehicles which are not stowed in containers.
7 Roll-on roll-off
Cargo transported or to be transported on roll-on roll-
off vessels and which is transportable on its own wheels
or stowed on special heavy duty trailers.
8 Palletized
Non-containerized cargo which is palletized.
9 Containerized
Cargo stowed or to be stowed in a container.
10 Breakbulk
Non-containerized cargo stowed in vessels' holds.
11 Hazardous cargo
Cargo with dangerous properties, according to
appropriate dangerous goods regulations.
12 General cargo
Cargo of a general nature, not otherwise specified.
13 Liquid cargo
Cargo in liquid form.
14 Temperature controlled cargo
Cargo transported under specified temperature
conditions.
15 Environmental pollutant cargo
Cargo is an environmental pollutant.
16 Not-hazardous cargo
Cargo which is not hazardous.
17 Diplomatic
Cargo transported under diplomatic conditions.
18 Military
Cargo for military purposes.
19 Obnoxious
Cargo that is objectionable to human senses.
20 Out of gauge
Cargo that has at least one non-standard dimension.
21 Household goods and personal effects
Cargo consisting of household goods and personal
effects.
22 Frozen cargo
Cargo of frozen products.
23 Ballast only
No cargo, means of transport is carrying only ballast.
24 Incompatible cargo
Incompatible cargo to be transported / stored with other
types of cargo.